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In this lesson, we will focus on learning how to tell time in Turkmen. Telling time is essential in everyday life, whether it is to make appointments, catch a bus, or just keep track of daily activities. Since Turkmenistan is a Central Asian country with a rich cultural heritage, I will also introduce you to some interesting facts about timekeeping and traditional activities, which will make your learning experience even more enjoyable.

After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: Modes of Transportation & Colors.

Introduction to Telling Time in Turkmen

Turkmen uses the 12-hour clock system for telling time. Therefore, you will hear phrases like "sagat birem" (one o'clock) or "sagat göterem" (two o'clock), as well as phrases that specify the time of day (morning, noon, evening, night). In this lesson, we will cover several vocabulary words related to time, including hours, minutes, and terms for different times of day.

Now, let's start learning how to tell time in Turkmen with some basic vocabulary.

Basic Vocabulary for Telling Time

To express time in Turkmen, you will need to use the following vocabulary:

Turkmen	Pronunciation	English
sagat	suh-guht	hour, clock
minut	mee-noot	minute
sekunt	seh-koont	second
ertir	er-tear	morning
öýle	oi-leh	afternoon
agşam	ugh-shuhm	evening
gece	geh-jeh	night

Now that you have learned the basic vocabulary for telling time, let's learn how to express specific hours and minutes in Turkmen.

Expressing Hours in Turkmen

To tell time in Turkmen, you need to say the word "sagat" (hour or clock) followed by the corresponding number in Turkmen. Here are some examples of how to express hours in Turkmen:

Turkmen	Pronunciation	English
sagat bir	suh-guht beer	one o'clock
sagat iki	suh-guht ee-kee	two o'clock
sagat üç	suh-guht ooch	three o'clock
sagat dört	suh-guht dort	four o'clock
sagat beş	suh-guht besh	five o'clock
sagat altı	suh-guht al-ty	six o'clock

and so on...

Remember to review the lesson on numbers to familiarize yourself with numbers in Turkmen.

Expressing Minutes in Turkmen

To express minutes in Turkmen, you will need to say the word "minut" followed by the corresponding number in Turkmen. For example:

Turkmen	Pronunciation	English
bir minut	beer mee-noot	one minute
iki minut	ee-kee mee-noot	two minutes
üç minut	ooch mee-noot	three minutes
dört minut	dort mee-noot	four minutes
beş minut	besh mee-noot	five minutes
altı minut	al-ty mee-noot	six minutes

and so on...

To express specific hours and minutes together, you will first mention the hour, followed by "sagat" and then the minutes. For example:

Turkmen	Pronunciation	English
sagat üç, otuz minut	suh-guht ooch, oh-tooze mee-noot	three o'clock, thirty minutes (3:30)
sagat beş, on minut	suh-guht besh, ohn mee-noot	five o'clock, ten minutes (5:10)

Expressing Time of Day

When telling time in Turkmen, you may also want to specify the time of day. You can do this by adding the words for morning, afternoon, evening, or night after the time. For example:

Turkmen	Pronunciation	English
sagat dört ertir	suh-guht dort er-tear	four o'clock in the morning
sagat dört öýle	suh-guht dort oi-leh	four o'clock in the afternoon
sagat dört agşam	suh-guht dort ugh-shuhm	four o'clock in the evening

Now that you have a basic understanding of how to tell time in Turkmen, try practicing with different hours, minutes, and times of day to help solidify your knowledge. And don't forget to share some interesting facts about Turkmenistan's culture and traditions as you continue learning about this fascinating Central Asian nation.

Cultural Insight: Traditional Timekeeping in Turkmenistan

In ancient times, people in Turkmenistan relied on natural time indicators, such as the position of the sun, moon, and stars, to tell time. One of the oldest methods of timekeeping was the use of sundials, known in Turkmen as "gun-sagaty" (day-clock). These sundials were designed to show the time based on the sun's position in the sky. It is fascinating to imagine how our ancestors relied on such methods to manage their daily routines and organize their lives.

Over time, mechanical clocks were introduced, and today, modern technologies such as smartphones, digital clocks, and watches are widely used to tell time in Turkmenistan. However, the influence of traditional timekeeping methods is still felt in the daily life and cultural practices of the Turkmen people.

Practice Exercises

Now that you have learned how to tell time in Turkmen, try practicing with these exercises:

• Write out specific times of the day using hours, minutes, and time of day indicators. For example:

 - Write out "7:45 in the morning" in Turkmen.
 - Write out "2:15 in the afternoon" in Turkmen.

• Ask a friend to tell you a specific time in English. Then, translate it into Turkmen using the vocabulary and grammar you learned in this lesson.

• Practice expressing the current time in Turkmen throughout the day. Doing this will help you to feel more comfortable using the language and will also help you to remember the vocabulary you have learned.

Table of Contents - Turkmen Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Pronouns and Verbs

• Personal Pronouns
• Basic Verb Conjugation

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Adjectives

• Noun Gender and Plurals
• Adjective Agreement

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Turkmen Customs and Traditions

• Greetings and Etiquette
• Turkmen Holidays

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Ordering in a Restaurant

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Asking Questions

• Question Words
• Forming Questions

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Directions and Locations

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Geography and Landmarks

• Regions of Turkmenistan
• Famous Landmarks

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Common Prepositions
• Using Conjunctions

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Hobbies and Leisure Activities

• Common Hobbies
• Describing Leisure Activities

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Turkmen Art and Literature

• Traditional Art Forms
• Famous Turkmen Writers

Other Lessons

• Geometry
• Common Foods
• Drinks
• Food
• Clothes
• Numbers
• Animals
• Transport
• Family Members
• Health

Sources

• Turkmenistan - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com